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Table Of ContentsPresident’s Welcome 04 Leadership 16Executive Director/Mission Statement 05 Community Service 18 History 06 Inclusion 20 Philosophy 07 Tournaments 24Curriculum of Athletics 08 Financial 26 5 Pillars 09 Board of Directors 28 Wellness 10 MIAA Staff 29 Sportsmanship 12 Members 30Note: FY15 and year to date FY16 data was used to reflect Coaches Ed 14the most timely data at the time of publication. 3

President’s Message To our athletic directors and coaches, we say thank you for a job well done. The role you play as community leaders, surrogate parent, mentor, role model, educator and coach, requires a selfless commitment of time and energy. In a very real sense, you are the MIAA. To the parents of our student-athletes, we say thank you. Whether you get up before dawn to take the teenager in your family to their chosen practice, leave work early so you’ll never miss a game, or volunteer within your school for the betterment of its athletic program, your President’s Message contribution to high school athletics is invaluable. You are a significant part of the MIAA, too. It has often been said that the MIAA is a And, finally, we say thank you to “principals’ organization,” and to a large extent every one of our 230,000 student-athletes, you it’s true. The MIAA was founded in 1978 by both are representing your family, your school, your the Massachusetts Secondary School Principals community, and most importantly yourselves by Association and the Massachusetts Interscholastic choosing to participate in a high school sport. You Athletic Council to be sure that every school in the are furthermore doing it in a manner that makes us state was playing by the same set of rules-both all proud. on the court and in the determination of who was eligible to play. In reality, our fans, our corporate partners, the student bodies of our 379 member schools, Today our 379 member school principals still elect along with coaches, parents, student-athletes, our 21 person board of directors, and many of administrators and so many others comprise the members of our boards/committees are the MIAA. I’d like to thank each one of you for principals themselves. In addition, our association making our association one of the finest in meets with school principals twice a year (District the nation. Workshops and Annual Meeting) in an effort to keep them abreast of current initiatives David P. King and challenges. Massachusetts high school principals still comprise Athol High School the core of our organization. At the same time, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director there would not be an MIAA without the athletic President of the 2015-16 MIAA Board of Directors directors, coaches, parents, fans and perhaps most importantly, the 230,000 student-athletes who participate in a high school sport in Massachusetts. 2015|2016 Annual Report 4

Dear MIAA Member School Principals and Executive Director Athletic Directors, I am proud to present the annual report for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our collective accomplishments. Despite the unusual range of challenges, the MIAA enjoyed another exceptional year as we continue to celebrate the many positive benefits of educational athletics for schools and communities as well as our students who participate in interscholastic athletics. On behalf of the MIAA Board of Directors and our entire Association staff, thank you for all that you contribute to support educational athletics in Massachusetts. You do “make a difference.” Sincerely, William N. Gaine MIAA Executive Director Our Mission:The mission of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association is to serve member schools and the maximum number of their studentsby providing leadership and support for the conduct of interscholastic athletics which will enrich the educational experiences of allparticipants. The MIAA will promote interschool athletics that providemany lifelong and life-quality learning experiences to students while enhancing their achievement of educational goals. 5

History A Century of Interscholastic Athletics In the year 1884, William Bradbury of Cambridge and a five-man board appointed to supervise the new High School and George E. Gay of Malden High School group. We were thus observing the 100th anniversary were elected as officers of the newly formed High of the existence of such a group last year. The object School Masters’ Club of Massachusetts. The group, of this Association was stated to be “to secure attracting fifty-two joiners, had been formed as a social/ uniform regulation and control of interschool athletics occupational discussion group in that year. It also stands throughout the state.” Thus, the idea of a central as the first of a long line of successor groups. Although authority for interscholastic athletics in Massachusetts there were several female principals at the time, the came from the administrators of the several schools, group limited membership to males for many years, and was designed to improve safety, uniformity, control reflecting the state of society at that time. and fair play, and thus to lift a troublesome burden As the years went on, the group remained from principals and individual schools. (It should be intact, benefitting from the careful records kept by the remembered that, at this time, only about 25-30% of various secretaries, unpaid until 1914. In 1891, the offices students attended high school, and there were far of secretary and treasurer were combined. This office of fewer schools and not nearly as many sports as is now Secretary-Treasurer continued to be the practice until the case. Even under those conditions the need for well into the 20th century. In 1906, Melrose Headmaster central governance was manifest to the administrators William Whiting described the “good effects upon of that period.) his school gained by the control of athletics”, first The earliest known instance of an event reference to athletics in this state by the principals’ sponsored by the State Association was the State Track association. Ten years later, following a presentation meet held on January 29, 1918 at Commonwealth by Charles W. Eliot, President of Harvard College, a Armory. By 1932, the Association was requiring that lively discussion centered on problems connected all coaches be teachers in the schools. (As time with interscholastic athletics at the high school and passed, this requirement fell by the wayside due to the college levels. One principal said that athletics caused increasing number and variety of sports offered.) “most of his troubles,” while another said he did not The long inclusion of athletic concerns in the oppose athletics, but opposed the “abuse of athletics” scope of the High School Principals Association and in matters of time and conduct. Some other members its successor, the Massachusetts Secondary School defended the value of athletics “properly conducted.” Principal’s Association came to an end on July 1, This discussion presaged the ever-increasing amount of 1978, when MIAA and MSSAA became separate time spent by principals and school districts on organizations under the same executive staff. (This was athletic concerns. done to allow individual member voting in MSSAA and The year 1915 saw a major increase in the one vote per school in MIAA, and to encourage greater Association’s activity with regard to athletics. In addition expertise in both new organizations.) to military drills, Boston now required that every boy Massachusetts now has operated its participate in some form of athletics as a condition of interscholastic sports program under MIAA guidance graduation. After discussion, votes were passed to “set and control for 38 years. In that time, participation has the maximum age for eligibility at 20 years, to require increased, many new sports have been introduced, a physical examination and parental consent for and the rules and regulations of MIAA have been participation and to limit eligibility to three years.” monitored closely and altered when a need has arisen. By the December 1915 meeting a select committee of It remains true to the purposes for which it was founded the Association moved to create a Massachusetts High and thus is a direct and worthy extension of those long School Athletic Association. A constitution was created ago meetings in a smaller Boston and a simpler society. 2015|2016 Annual Report 6

“Somebody once said Our Philosophy to me, There are three types of leaders in this world: the motivator, the leads by example, and the enforcer. All three work, but in unison they’re the perfect mix. My goal is to be all three.” Nick Morrison – North Attleboro High SchoolOur PhilosophyWithin high school sport programs, young people learn the values associated with discipline, performing underserious stress, teamwork, sacrifice, commitment, effort, accountability, citizenship, sportsmanship, confidence,good leadership and organizational skills, participating within rules, physical well-being and healthy lifestyles,always striving towards excellence, and a great many other characteristics that come quickly to the mind of anyeducator. Ethics, playing within the spirit of the rules, and good sportsmanship (which is good citizenship) must bewoven into the fabric of the high school athletic program. In the education of 76% of the young people attendingMIAA member schools, athletic participation is a critical component. For many students, the most nearly stableenvironment in their lives is that provided by high school activity programs. Often the best opportunities for crisisintervention, drug prevention, “day care” programs, and the like are school activity programs. The cost is minimal,while the worth is maximal. While winning contests, rather than losing them, is a laudable goal, it should notsupersede the primary priorities of high school sport programs. What should be the rationale behind high schoolactivities is preparing students to succeed rather than merely to win games. Whether they win or lose, studentsshould learn lessons of a lasting and positive nature.230,000 Approximately 230,000 student-athletes from MIAA Member Schools participate in interscholastic athletics in the stateStudent Athletes of Massachusetts. 7

Five Pillars “A leader inspires others to reach beyond their comfort zone and go for something they once thought impossible.” Amanda Baptiste – Taunton High School The Curriculum of Educational Interscholastic athletic competition is an extension of the classroom and an Athletics educational activity that provides outstanding opportunities to teach life lessons. Through participation in such programs, young people learn values and skills that continue far beyond graduation. These programs exist to prepare young men and women for life by developing successful and responsible students, leaders and community members. Pursuant to this mission, the MIAA has established five pillars that constitute “The Curriculum of Educational Athletics.” The following five sections of this report describe the activities undertaken in the area of each of these pillars. The Pillars of Wellness, Sportsmanship, Coaches’ Education, Leadership and Community Service act as umbrellas for the various initiatives of the Educational Athletics Curriculum, but they are interdependent and supportive of each other’s aims and goals. This porousness will be apparent in the individual pillar pages that follow. One recognition vehicle that spans all pillars is the Educational Athletics Achievement Award. MIAA Assistant Director Rich Riley has distributed 103 of these awards throughout the state since its inception in 2014, under various pillars. 2015|2016 Annual Report 8

Five Pillars “Become theperson you look up to.” Ryan Gray - Milford High SchoolFY15 MIAA Conference Attendance by Pillar WELLNESS 1,096 Participants; 24% Est. 1985 SPORTSMANSHIP 1,066 Participants; 23% Est. 1994 COACHES’ EDUCATION LEADERSHIP 817 Participants; 18% Est. 1998COMMUNITY SERVICE 1,212 Participants; 26% Est. 2001 406 Participants; 9% Est. 2001 9

Wellness Wellness: to empower students to make healthy life choices The MIAA Wellness Program is a many-faceted approach to encouraging and reinforcing positive lifestyles for students. Since 2014, its focus and attention has been on teen mental health. In addition to offering wellness workshops on site with such topics as “Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Students,” and “The Opioid Crisis,” the program partnered with the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association (MSSAA) to host a Teen Mental Health Summit on April 8, 2015 which drew more than 350 attendees. Due to the phenomenal success of the summit, the Second Annual Teen Mental Health Summit is planned for April 27, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough. The program under the Wellness Pillar draws strength from its connection to “Partners in Prevention,” a consortium founded by the MIAA Wellness Program’s first coordinator, the late Michael Kane. Its members are representatives of 50-plus wellness organizations from around the state, and it furnishes many of the program’s presenters. 2015|2016 Annual Report 10

RESOURCES: Wellness• Partners in Prevention• Speakers BureauRECOGNITION:• PIP Lifetime Achievement Award• Michael J. Kane Wellness Award• Wellness Coordinator of the Year Award• Wellness Partner of the Year Award• Partners in Prevention “Making A Difference” Award• Champions of Wellness Student AwardPROGRAMS: Nicholas Giovinazzo of Nashoba Regional High School• YouLEAD, a middle school program sings the National Anthem at the 2015 Wellness Summit. to prevent drug abuse• Wellness Workshops at MIAA covering a variety of timely topics• MIAA-MSSAA Teen Mental Health Summits• ThinkTaylor, a concussion awareness/prevention program• Wellness Educator Showcase• So You’re A Leader… Now What?! Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, reads the legislative proclamation at the Teen Mental Health Summit held April 8, 2015 at the MIAA Office in Franklin. Rep. Roy also collaborated with MIAA Wellness staff, focusing on the opioid crisis in Massachusetts. Taylor Twellman, left, whose ThinkTaylor Foundation for concussion awareness partnered with MIAA and Inaria this fall for a soccer promotion, poses with MIAA Intern Tess Weafer. “Be accepting, be hardworking, be true. The positive actions you lead, is what others will fall into.” Caroline Grutchfield – Mahar Regional School 11

Sportsmanship “To be a leader means to strive for excellence, in pursuit of igniting the greatness inherent to all.” Shannon Lyons – Triton Regional High School Sportsmanship: to teach respect for self, team, opponents, officials, rules, and the game itself A major part of the role of Educational Athletics is to teach student-athletes to exude sportsmanship and respect for teammates, coaches, officials, opponents and the game itself. The MIAA is committed to encouraging and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship, integrity and ethics, as well as developing a positive environment for athletic events at all levels of interscholastic competition. The pillars are indisputably interconnected and perhaps nowhere was that more apparent this year than at the Sportsmanship Summit at Gillette Stadium in November, where Inspirational Speaker Mike Smith’s story, and his message of leadership through selflessness—as it says on his arm “speak for the silent; stand for the broken”-- penetrated the hearts of all within earshot. Guided by the sportsmanship Committee, programming under the Sportsmanship Pillar, seeks to define what Sportsmanship means, and, through various recognition outlets, to find and applaud outstanding examples in Member Schools. 2015|2016 Annual Report 12

SportsmanshipRESOURCES • Sportsmanship Alliance of Massachusetts (SAM) Awards• MIAA Sportsmanship Manual Boston Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship Award (Hockey)• Sportsmanship Handshake Tool Kit Boston Red Sox/MIAA Sportsmanship Award (Baseball)• Sportsmanship Handshake Form• Criteria for Battle of the Fans • NFHS/MIAA Sportsmanship Certificates• MIAA Educational Athletics Banner Opportunity • William N. Gaine, Jr. Sportsmanship Award• Sportsmanship Summit Essay Anthology PROGRAMSRECOGNITION • Sportsmanship Summit• Educational Athletics Achievement Award • Anti-Defamation League’s Respect Workshop• Sportsmanship: A Game Plan for Life Student • Sportsmanship Preseason Meetings • Battle of the Fans Essay Anthology• District Sportsmanship Awards• Team Sportsmanship Awards• Sportsmanship Honor Roll“Good sportsmanship is conduct which imposes self-control involving honestrivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of results. It shouldbe evident in all school functions and demonstrated by the ability to acceptdefeat without complaint, victory without bragging and the treatment ofopponents with fairness and courtesy.”- Phillip F. Flaherty - Retired Principle, MSSAA Staff 13

Coaches Ed Coaches Ed: to provide resources for teacher-coaches who serve as curriculum instructors of educational athletics “Nowhere do you find it in education like you find it in activities that teachers are teaching what they want to teach to students who are learning what they want to learn, and both are willing to work hour after hour on their own time after school so that everything that can be taught is taught and everything that can be learned is learned.” -Al Burr (Retired Principal) 2015|2016 Annual Report 14

In the 1990’s, the MIAA recognized that a number of coaches working with high school athletes had little or no training Coaches Edin how to provide a safe, organized learning experience for their athletes. Many new coaches had played the sportthey coached but did not understand that academics and sports need to work together to provide young menand women with the skills necessary to be good citizens and future leaders. As a result, the MIAA Board of Directorsselected the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches’ Education Program to assist intraining high school coaches.The implementation of a professional development system has helped schools to ensure the quality of coaches byimproving their knowledge and experience. With the proper education, schools can feel confident that their coachesare purposely teaching, mentoring and modeling the positiveattributes of sport while also being recognized as professionals byathletes, parents and the community.The MIAA Coach of the Year Awardhas been conferred on 80 recipients This year MIAA hassince the award’s inception, with conductedmany going on to receive nationalrecognition. At the Annual Coach 28 Coaches Educationof the Year, Student of the Month WorkshopsBanquet in May 2015, 16 coacheswere so honored. Coaches’ TrainedEducation Coordinator Assistant 599 coachesDirector Dick Baker looks forwardto recognizing a new group of with several more trainingsrecipients this May. remaining in the year.RECOGNITION: Trained• MIAA Coach of the Year Award; 6729 coaches to date. opportunity for each sport, each seasonRESOURCES:• Online portal for Coaches• Education Clinics at miaa.net/miaa/conferences• From the MIAA Coaches Education page at www.miaa.net: Forms, tips and legislative information National Federation Course Offerings/Updates Links to Coach of the Year Nomination FormsPROGRAMS:• Fundamentals of Coaching 4-Hour Clinic• Online Complement at www.nfhslearn.com• MIAA State Coaches Education Test 15

Leadership Leadership: to promote the power of positive influence that student athletes and teacher-coaches share as role models Student-athletes are admired within their communities for their athletic talents. Their actions are scrutinized; their influence can be enormous. MIAA, under Leadership Pillar programming, seeks to frame that experience and help student-athletes put it to the best use possible. Through programs such as Captains Leadership Workshops and the New England Student Leadership Conference, MIAA attempts to develop the innate leadership traits of student-athletes. As presenters Deb and Dana Hult of Core Trainings™ frequently say, “Leadership Is Influence.” A large component of MIAA Leadership Programs involves students sharing their own leadership stories. The shared knowledge of what Leadership means is enriched and expanded through peer-led discussions during workshops and conferences. The MIAA Student Advisory Committee continues to play an integral role in the facilitation of these events. In early January, Student Ambassadors from across the state participated in the initial “Student Ambassador Huddle.” Among the ideas presented for this statewide network of student leaders were service challenges of preparing bagged meals for those in need and coordinating local donations of used sports gear. 2015|2016 Annual Report 16

RESOURCES: Leadership• MIAA Leadership web pageRECOGNITION:• Student-Athlete of the Month Awards• Educational Athletics Achievement AwardPROGRAMS:• Student AdvisoryCommittee• Student AmbassadorProgram• New England Student Girls and Women in Sport Day 2015 Keynote Speaker Attorney General Maura Healey, center, poses with MIAA Leadership Conference Student Advisory Committee members Catherine McNamara of Wellesley High School, left, and Molly Brogie of Sutton High School, right.• Captains Workshops• Girls and Womenin Sport Day• Learning to Lead (middle level girls)• Leadership for Ladies (high school girls)• Lead Out Loud, a video library of student reflectionson Leadership Members of the MIAA Student Advisory Committee participated in the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis, IN from July 20-22, 2015. “A leader is one whose influence can stretch far beyond their initial teachings and leaves a lastingimpact for years to come.” Xavier Dillingham – Silver Lake Regional High School 17

Community Service Community Service: to recognize the privilege of athletic participation and the responsibility of giving back to the community For student-athletes, participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege which comes with great responsibilities. Among these responsibilities is showing respect for opportunities granted and providing service so that others can experience the same opportunities. Giving back to the community is what makes student-athletes heroes in the eyes of those who look up to them. MIAA member school administrators are encouraged to utilize the incredibly strong power of influence that each of their coaches, captains and student-athletes share to help build stronger communities by giving back and proving that helping hands make a huge difference. As the efforts of the MIAA to promote community service continue to grow, so do the hopes and expectations that member school leaders and high school coaches will take the initiative to start their own service projects within their communities to help build atmospheres of respect and camaraderie. 2015|2016 Annual Report 18

Each year, student-athletes who attend the New England Student Leadership Conference in July accomplish Community Servicevarious community service projects set out by our partner agencies, Cradles to Crayons, YMCA, Special Olympics,Foods for Friends Pantry, Stonehill Campus Farm, the Town of Norfolk, and National Resource Trust.In addition, this year the Student Ambassadors have accepted and completed several “Challenges” under theguidance of MIAA Assistant Director Rachel Moo, and many of the Educational Athletics Achievement Awardswere for individual, team or school-wide Community Service programs in our member schools.RESOURCES:• Student Ambassador ChallengesRECOGNITION:• Educational Athletics Achievement Award• MIAA Community Service Awards Individual Team Club or Organization• MIAA/Ron Burton Community Service AwardPROGRAMS:• Massachusetts Student-Athlete Citizenship Days WMASS (Districts F & G) Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame• EMASS (Districts A, B, C, D, E & H) Northeastern University“Leaders are alwayslooking for ways to inspirethemselves and thosearound them. They encourageothers to push themselvesto improve and make theright decisions in everysituation. Leadership isabout helping others grow.”Conrad Joyal– Longmeadow High School 19

Inclusion INCLUSION: The association is dedicated to expanding the opportunities for all individuals regardless of orientation, race or physical abilities. Our goal is to maintain a culture that keeps diversity at the forefront of the organization. There will be continued focus on development and implementation of diversity strategy goals as we move forward. As an organization we expect to see our initiatives grow in this area, with focus on the Minority Inclusion Plan, Unified Sports, Adaptive Sports, and LGBTQ offerings. Unified Sports Association (MSSAA) and Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), with the stated goal “to Why should a school community consider a Unified Sports encourage and develop Unified Sports through Program? The general response lies in the goal to MIAA school memberships.” Unified Sports is a help create a more inclusive, supportive, and caring Special Olympics initiative that brings together school environment. equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities (partners) With that benefit in mind, the 2015-16 school year marks on sport teams for training and competition. the second year in the formal partnership with the MIAA, the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators 2015|2016 Annual Report 20

“Coaching our team has Inclusionbeen one of the greatestblessings of my careeras a teacher and athlete.Unified Sports hasprovided an atmosphereand a learning experiencethat absolutely cannotbe duplicated withinthe four walls ofzthe school.”Karma Tousignant —Unified Trackand Field CoachLunenburg High SchoolThe spring of 2015 saw an expansion of its initial In Unified Basketball’s inaugural year, nine schoolsprogram in Unified Track and Field competition. participated in a fall 2015 regular season, followed by a jamboree conducted at the Special OlympicsThe previously established Midland/Wachusett Massachusetts “Yawkey Sports Training Center” inLeague had 11 teams (including one co-op) play a Marlboro, with six teams competing. There appearsregular season schedule followed by their League to be evidence of increased interest in UnifiedChampionship meet at Nashoba Regional High Basketball across the state.School. The newly formed South League saw 10first-year teams conduct a regular season schedule Patti Doherty, Youth Engagement and Sportsculminating in a championship meet at Sharon Manager at SOMA, continues as a driving forceHigh School. in training and motivating schools to implement Unified Sports programming. MIAA Assistant DirectorsThe MIAA will witness continued expansion in Rich Riley and Jim Peters serve as the Association’sUnified Track and Field as we enter the spring 2016 liaisons to the partnership. Member schools areseason. The established leagues will expand, and encouraged to reach out for advice and assistanceMay 2016 will mark the first official MIAA Unified as communities consider implementing Unified SportsSport championship event, with the MIAA State programs at their schools.Unified Track and Field Championships to be heldat Fitchburg State University. An additional one ortwo first-year track and field leagues are also in theplanning stages. 21

Inclusion A group of Student Ambassadors from the Boston Public Schools present the action plan ideas they developed during a session at the Student Ambassador Huddle on January 7, 2016 Minority Inclusion Plan: Next Phase: Establishment of the MIAA Inclusion Committee populated by individuals whose Since the summer of 2014 MIAA has focused on revisiting perspectives arise from their culture, ethnicity, organizational plans and policies for minority inclusion disability, and/or sexual orientation, with the throughout all areas of our organization. We strongly objective of developing events open to all MIAA believe that diversity and inclusion are part of the positive constituents and aiming to help all gain values promoted by educational athletics and that a a deeper understanding of the value and diverse workplace and Association enhances creative mission to promote diverse participation of ideas and solutions to problems. Our commitment to student athletes. this rationale has led us to make tremendous progress in actively recruiting more members of color to our staff, to Adaptive Sports: our 24 committees, and within our student associations. As we move forward we will continue to strive to develop Over the past year, MIAA has launched an diversity, which in turn, will make us more representative initiative aimed at increasing participation in of the population we serve. adaptive sports. Adaptive events were offered in Swimming and Indoor Track during Winter Progress Since Inception: 2015—2016. Future plans include individual championships for those sports. Adaptive Committees: 15 new minority members Outdoor Track & Field and Tennis will also be Staff: 4 new minority hires offered this spring. Student Representative Groups: Expanded opportunities within Urban Schools 2015|2016 Annual Report 22

InclusionJoe Walsh, President of Adaptive Sports New Englandestimates that there are hundreds of adaptivecandidates at high schools around the state.With aggressive recruiting efforts, we hope to seeparticipation increase moving forward.MIAA’s resolve to broaden its inclusion under theEducational Athletics Pillars has borne fruit during thepast year. Girls and Women in Sports Day, which alwaysgives members an opportunity to register two femaleathletes, this year expanded to give a third slot to aunified female athlete, with several schools takingadvantage of the opportunity. Wellness workshopsincluded support for LGBTQ students, including anApril 1st workshop on “Supporting Trans and GenderNon-Conforming Students.” The New England StudentLeadership Conference in July included participation bystudents with intellectual disabilities. “To ask the most of many, one must demand the most of oneself.” PJ Kendall – Groton-Dunstable Regional High School 23

Tournaments TOURNAMENTS: Each seasonal MIAA tournament is a monumental event that would not happen without an amazing output of work and energy from host school leadership, MIAA sport committees, tournament directors, and volunteers. At the request of membership, after two years of planning and laying the groundwork, background checks for all school game officials were implemented for the 2015-16 school year. Each official was approved for a three-year period. As of March 2016, 6,500 officials have been approved for work with MIAA member schools. The more than 450,000 fans who attended MIAA tournaments during Fiscal Year 2015 enjoyed an enhanced culture and climate. Retractable MIAA banners graced host sites, and social media buzz was amped up by the hashtag #GameOn!MIAA. Interns Nick Neu and Tess Weafer brought energy and enthusiasm to the social media initiative, and fan response was strong. Association Leadership remains committed to improving the tournament experience for participants and spectators. The “Battle of the Fans” video contest afforded students from member schools an outlet to show their fervor for their school spirit. Videos were posted at www.miaa.net and shared via social media. Franklin High School was selected by the Sportsmanship Committee as the initial contest winners. The MIAA app debuted in August 2015. The app offers opportunities for fans and Athletic Directors to keep track of their teams. Fans can follow their favorite teams and post to social media; Athletic Directors can enter scores, send notifications, post to Twitter and sync in real time with MIAA Members Only. So far, there have been 16,000 downloads. 2015|2016 Annual Report 24

MIAA TOURNAMENTS: At a glance Tournaments = 1000 Student-Athletes = 10 Schools 609 72,317 303 totalTournament Student-Athletes MEMBER SCHOOL Games participate in Hosts tournament games 25

Financial Financial: The MIAA is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit educational association organized by its member schools to govern, coordinate and promote education-based programs for high school students. The MIAA is self-regulating, with the 379 member schools providing over 500 individual leaders to serve within the 35 MIAA governance units. The latest annual participation survey demonstrates that 230,664 team positions were filled by students-athletes in 33 sports. The primary funding source of the MIAA for FY11 through FY15 is from educational athletic services and tournament events. Membership dues account for less than 20% of total Association support. The majority of MIAA expenses for FY11 through FY15 relate to the provision of educational athletics/tournament events. FY15 expenses related to membership and educational athletics and tournament events represent 63¢ of each dollar spent. 2015|2016 Annual Report 26

Financial FY’15 FY’15Revenue ExpensesEd Athletics/Tournaments FY 2015 Ed Athletics/Tournaments FY 2015 Membership Dues General & Administrative $4,590,000 $3,680,000 Corporate Sponsorship 1,036,000 Other Expenses 1,615,000 Other Income 292,000 Membership Service 582,000 124,000 109,000 Total Revenue Total Revenue $6,042,000 $5,986,000 Revenue by Category FY11 - FY15 Expense by Category FY11 - FY15 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Ed Athletics/Tournaments 79.9% 78.8% 75.6% 75.3% 76.0% Ed Athletics/Tournaments 59.9% 59.8% 59.9% 59.5% 61.5% Membership Dues 12.7% 14.3% 16.9% 17.3% 17.1% General & Administrative 29.8% 30.0% 28.3% 29.8% 27.0% Corporate Sponsorship 3.4% 2.6% 3.0% 2.8% 3.1% Other Expense 8.6% 8.3% 9.5% 8.8% 9.7% Other Income 4.0% 4.2% 4.5% 4.6% 3.8% Membership Service 1.7% 1.9% 2.3% 1.9% 1.8% Total Income 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Total Expenses 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%“The best leaders are not born great. They are shaped by their mentors,tested by their teammates, stripped by their decisions, and proven in hardwork and triumph.”Tyler Keohan – Acton-Boxborough Regional High School 27

Board of Directors Board of Directors The 20 regular voting members of the Board of Directors consists of eight members elected by the MSSAA (one from each athletic district), two elected by the MASC, two by the MASS, and eight by the MSSADA. Eight athletic directors, representing either district A through H, must be members of the Board at all times. The term of each member is three years. A minimum of four women, and at least one minority, must be members of the Board at all times. Seated: Lindsey Von Holtz, Marilyn Slattery, David King, Bill Gaine, Keith Crowley Second Row: Wesley Paul, Jeff Caron, Jeff Granatino, Donna Brickley, Gordon Smith, Thomas Holdgate, Mike Rubin. Top Row: Raymond Cosenza, James Antonelli, Roland Joyal, Kevin Maines, Charles Flahive. Not pictured: Roberta Doering, Barry Haley, Michael Lahiff, Brian McCann, Marianne Young 2015|2016 Annual Report 28

MIAA StaffYour MIAA TeamSeated: Rachel Moo, Carolyn Bohmiller, Phil Vaccaro, Bonnie LeMote, Nancy HuntleySecond Row: Linda Taylor, Debbie Harvey, Jan Martin, Sherry Bryant, Cathy Costanzo, Michele Blackburn, Ethel Kawesa, Nancy PalieThird Row: Deb Metcalf, Dick Baker, Jim Peters, Michael Rubin, Bill Gaine, Peter Smith, Rich Riley, Ned Doyle Top Row: Nathan Bonneau, Richard Pearson, Phil Napolitano, Dawud Brown Not pictured: Karl Lord, Karen Nardone, Susan Ferri 29

School Emblems Another Course to College Ayer Bishop Shirley Connolly Regional High School High School Bourne High School Cape Cod Chelsea Regional High Technical School High School Community Coyle & David Dighton- Dorchester Academy Cassidy Prouty Rehoboth Academy High School High Regional Fellowship School High School Christian Academy East East Falmouth Longmeadow Hampton Academy High High School School Greater Green Boston Academy Academy High School Holbrook Holyoke Hull of Jr/Sr Catholic High High School Commerce School High Rockland School High School King Philip Bus Mgmt. & Health & Human Humanities & Math, Science, Performing & International Legacy Leicester Regional Business Services Ldshp. Dvlpmnt & Technology Fine Arts Christian High Academy School High School Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Marian Martha’s McKinley Medford Methuen High Vineyard South End High High School Charter Academy School School Pioneer Valley School Quincy Chinese Upper Immersion Mohawk Mt. Everett School Mystic Valley Nantucket Narragansett Charter Trail Regional Regional High Regional Charter School High School Regional High School School School Norfolk Nazareth County Academy Agricultural Pioneer High School Valley Regional Notre Dame Parker Peabody School Cristo Charter Veterans Rey Essential Memorial School High School High School Presentation of Mary Academy Salem Saugus High High School School Shawsheen Smith South High Southbridge Valley Vocational & Community Middle Agricultural High Technical High School School School School Taunton Triton University Sturgis Regional Trivium Park Charter High High School Campus School School School East 2015|2016 Thank You Member Schools! Annual Report 30